Project Assistant – A&T Project

Save the Children, the world’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives all over the world.

Save the Children (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The current programme focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Climate Change adaption Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.

For further information, please visit our website: http://vietnam.savethechildren.net/

Vacancy: Project Assistant – A&T Project, Da Nang

We are looking for a Vietnamese national for the Project Assistant position of Alive & Thrive (A&T) Project. The successful candidate will be based in Da Nang with frequent travel to project sites.

Main Responsibilities

Purpose of this position is to assist both the A&T Project Managers and the A&T Regional Project Manager in project implementation, management and logistical issues to ensure the quality implementation of Save the Children A&T Program Activities in Vietnam. Maintain effective communications and coordination with local partners and Save the Children’s colleagues in Hanoi and Regional Offices.

Key Competencies:

Essential

• Bachelor degree
• Effective interpersonal communication skills;
• Good writing and documenting project progress reports, and documenting
• Excellent in English (Spoken and written)
• Excellent Computer – Microsoft Word, Excel, and relevant software for financial and database management;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to work in development area.

Desirable

• Experiences in working with international NGOs
• Working experience, preferably in nutrition, maternal and child health care program
• Ability to work independently, in small teams and be flexible;
• Good at writing reports and documenting project outputs.

Please send CV and a completed application form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: HR section by Email: [email protected]

The SC’s application form and full job description are available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy

The closing date for application is 5pm on the 21st September, 2014. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.